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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15

FRANCE had hardly settled down in
to quietude when some political crank
succeeded in string up another sensa-
ton which throws all public circles in
to an excited turmoil. Jules Ferry,
the ex-premier and defeated candidate
for the French Presidency, nearly lost
bis life on last Saturday at the hands
of an assassin, who fired three revolver
shots at the ex-premier while at the
Palais Bourban but happily he is
poor marksman and Ferry's wounds
are not considered fatal. A gooc
deal of speculation about the possible
reason for the cowardly deed is going
on but none are able to find any Other
solution to it than that Aubertin the
would-be assassin is crank.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
A Remarkable Huntin. Story.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. l. w. III
Grlnter, IA we'll known stocRman of
aiuncie, Kan. ,and w. II. Raqua, prom.
ineut aud wealthy cltIZrno of Fort Scott,
we're hunting in the wllds OF Ozark
county on Saturday. Raqla mistook
Grinter's head for IA wild turkey and
sent IA load Of buckshot into him. Grin
tel, surprising IL lad been done purpose
ly, became enraged and returned the
tite, killing Raqua instantly. Grinter
died half an hour after ards.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Importing Potatoes From Scotland.

New YoRK, December l0.-Amer-
leans are now dependent 10 great ex-
tent on Scotland for their potatoes. Mr..
james Christie, Jr., of the Exchange,
has been the biggest importer of pota-
toes from Scotland, and to-day he said
The American potato crop was gen
orally bad, particularly in New York
State. The only bright exception was
tie crop on Long Island. We have had
TO turn to Scotland and Ireland for
potatoes TO supply the deficiency, and
now the importations are $4,000 bags
week. Theyare brought on the regular
lines. Many potatoes are also being i'm
ported from Nova Scotia on sailing yes
sells. The duty Is fifteen cents a bushel.
aud the Scot ch potatoes sell for about
81 % Tag"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15

BLAINE, the Maine statesman, has
spoken from across the waters and ca
bled his criticism of Cleveland's an
nual message to one of the leading
Republican papers in New York As
might have been foretold the Plumed
Knight unreseryedly calls the mess
age free-trade document and at the
same time leaves it stick out he1~
the lines of bis letter tho ..weer
assume the leaf -.ne is ready tc
can for" .ership of the Republi
.ts in next years Presidential
campaign. He purposely perverts The
clear and straightforward expression
of President Cleveland on the taril
issue and takes decided stand as {
high prJtectionist of the extremes
kind. And on that ground be expect
to make his fight for the Presidenc.
in 1888. 1t is quite easy to see tina
Mr.. Blaine has chosen the wront
weapon to fight his battle.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
y Phenomenon In Illinois.

GALENA, Ills. Dec. 10. The sudden
appearance OF water in many wells in
southern Wisconsin that have been per-
feclly dry since the drought Of last
summer has caused no little wonder
among the people. Wells are filled al
most 10 the top, streams run in abun-
dance from tha sidehills aud springs
that have long been dIy, and ;he creeks
and small rivers, whose beds have been
dry for months, are gradually rising, and
bid fair TO become formidable streams
The phenomenon occurred during a
night, and is similar to that reported
from Sangamon county, this state, and
Mattoon and vicinity.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Major Becker,of Reading, for Con-
gress.

BEADING, December l0.-The latest
sensation in POLITICAL circles is The an
nouncement of the candidacy for Con-
gress in the Berks- Lehigh district of
Major |. T. Becker, OF the Reading bar
against both Congressman Ermentrout
aud George f. Baer, of this city, and
Congress man Sowden, of I.ehigh. Major
Becker has plenty of wealth to push an
active campaign and he comes out as "A
hearty supporter of President Cleve-
lands tariff views.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Freight Trains Collide.

PITTsBuRG, Dec. 1.-Two freight
trains on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie
railroad collided near this city Mt an
early hour yesterday morning. Eight
cars and an engine were completely de-
molished. Fireman Agnew was SER
iously. but not fatally hurt. The loss
WAS Sl5 600.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Women Sign Petitions For Liquor
Licenses.

SHARON, Pa, Dec. II. What is
probably the most novel feature that
ever characterized contest between
liuuor men and temperance people dis
played itself here this week Female
friends of applicants for license can
vassed the city for women slgners tc
the petitions for license. This is the
effect of the influence of female remOn-
strants to the granting Of license. The
fight is assuming proportions that IN
all probability will give it state noto.
riety
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15

JUDGE GORDON, of Philadelphia, has
recently given his decision about the
seventeenth section of the high license
law, referring to the dealing out of
liuuor to minors. He declares the
same "unconstitutional" and says
that it can only relate to liquor deal
ers and saloonists, and not to other
persons.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Capt. Bogardus Makes a. Match.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. ll.-Capt. A. III.
Bogardus has made m atch with j. l..
Winston, OF Coyington. ny. to shoot at
100 wild pigeons each, English rules,
five ground traps, 30 yards rise. fol
$3.50 II side, the shoot To take place in
ST. Louis next Friday, A national
tournament o: all the crack shots Of the
country is TO be held here next spring.
John have you seen that woman
atelyp
John, IN dstoniSAaent: What woman 7
That woman picking Grapes tor
Speer's Wine. Just see her in another
column and read about it,the wines
are found by chemists TO be absolutely
pure aud equal TO the best in The
World. The Board OF Health In Large
Cities and leading Hospitals have IA
dupted theiI use where wines are need
ed
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
A philadelphia Fire .

PHILADEKPHIA,D Dec. ll.-Wm. g..
Pennypacker's barrel factory at the
southeast corner of Twenty third and
Washington Avenue was totally de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning at 4
O'Clock, and IA number of the neighbor-
ing buildings were damaged. The
total loss will be about $l35. .u00 aud
three hundred boys and men were
thrown out of work
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Freight Brakeman Killed.

PoTTsTowN, December l0.-George
llummel, of Schuylkill county, em
ployed as freight brakeman on the Read
ing Railroad, while applying brake
near Phonixville this afternoon, slipped
on the platform, fell between the weels
and was killed. lie was To have been
married on Christmas. The body was
taken home tonight.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Rolled Under Red Hot Iron.

WHEELING. w. Va, Dec. 10. john
Haggerty, workman at the Wheeling
Steel Plant, was literUlly fried to crisp
yesterday. He was trying to pass
through narrow space between the
shears and train of rolls when white
hot ingot suddenly came through the
rolls, struck him and knocked him down
and the hot iron was drawn slowly
across his body. The attention OF the
employees was attrasted by the Odor of
burning flesh, and the victim was take"
out in "A dying condition. t. -.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Miscellaneous News.
powderly Frustrated by ~ Severe He'
morrhangc OF the Lungs.

puLADELHlA,D Dec. l3.-lnformation
was received this morning ut the
Knights of Labor headquarters in this
city to the effects that Master Workman
Powderly had been stricken with Sc
we're hemorIhage of the lungs.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15

TIE whole tariff issue in short is
presented as follows by the New York
World:
FACTS:
/ Surplus taxation for the current
fiscal year, 100000
.. The Treasury glutted at the close
OF the current fiscal year with $40,
100000 taken from private enterprise
and stored in public vaults.
s. John Sherman's laundering Of
the public debt forbids bonds to be
called or paid, except with his own
premium to the bondhGlder, until 1891
when $3.50, ,544, 600 become due and
payable at their face, and 1907, when
$T32 440, $50 become due aud payable
at their faces.
PROPOSALS:
/. The Democratic Policy. OFF
with the needless taxes on cloathing,
fuel, shelter, food. Let alone the taxes
on whiskey beer, tobacco.
2. The Republican Policy OFF
with taxes on whiskey, beer, tobacco. SO
as to keep the war taxes on clothing,
fuel food, shelter.
Voters ofthe county poor men which
policy do you like best, which do you
prefer, which will you vote for? The
Democratic party and Mr.. Cleveland
represent the former;the Republican
party, led by Mr.. Blaine, represent the
latter.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
LEGAL .ADVERT TISE.MENTS

A DMINISTRATOR'S SOTICE.-Letters of
N administration ON the estate of Mrs~Cath-
erlne Smull late of Miles township, deceas sed,
having been granted to the undersigned, he re-
quests all persons Knowing themselves indebted
10 said estate To make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same 10 present
them duly authenticated by law for settlement.
Is 1T AARON SMtLl~
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Postomce Robbed of $40, 900.

TORONTO, Dec IA daring burg
larry was committed ut the postoilice IN
the village of Norwood on Saturday
morning Y which loss of Sll 90 In
cash, =. 900 in $ amps, aud over SIC, 600
In notes aud securities Was sustained
The registered letters were also taken.
The burglars blew off the door OF the
postotlice safe To get their plunder.
Il give honor to whom it is due.
DR.. David kennedy's Favorile Remedy
cured me of Bright's disease and Grav-
el. Four of the best physicians had
failed To relieve me. / have recon-
mended ii 10 scores of people with like
success, and know it will cure all who
try it.-Mrs. Z. l.. Migner, Burg Hin,
.. Send , C. stamp To DR.. Ken nedy,
Rlndout, N. y, for book how To cure
Kidney, Liver aud Blood Disorders.
Mention this paper. 46-4t
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
Cheaper u
ostage. .
VAS"

'"' -.IINGToN, Dee Il. "A consul
Lion between number Of sen .tors,o
which Senator Beck is one of the con-
spicuous figures in the movement, has
been held with the view. at an early
date, of the formulation Of bill which
will reduce the general postage OF the
country. 1t is proposed to reduce letter
postage from two cents TO one cent,
providing it will not seriously destroy
the revenue accruing TO the post ofilce
department. II is estimated that it will
perhaps lessen the earnings of the de-
partment about ) 600, 600 per annurD.
COMMUNION WINE. E.-Physiclans VINO
have used Speer's Port Grape Wine, OF
New Jel sey, and have applied 1t TO the
stIictest test, pronounce 1t strictly pure
and rich body and recommend 1t to
the aged and inlirm, and for general
use where wine is desirable, as the most
reliable of wines to be had. Mr.. Speer
also preserves The Grape Juice fresh
and sweet just as it runs from the
press, not by the use Of spirits, but by
electricity extracting the fermenting
principles from the ripe grapes when
mashed it is called Speer's Unfermen'
ted Grape Juice. For sale by drug
gists.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
PRESIDENT CIEvELAND's annual mes.

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's annual mes
sage to congress is at present the chief
theme of political discussions. While
it has ceused to be an unusual thing
for Cleveland in his official career to
spring o surprise upon old time
politicians, it may be truthfully said
that nine tenth of the members OF
both houses hardly expected to be con-
fronted by such q purely democratic
and very able document. 1t is tho
frsttime in the history of our country
that o president devotes his annual
message almost exclusively to one
subject and does it in such mastery
manner. Cleveland fairly takes the
bull by the horns and tackles the
tariff revision issue, which has hereto
fore been handled so gingerly, by
pointing out to congress the absolute
necessity of giving the matter their
immediate attention. He even goes
further and gives som2 plausible plans
as to how revenue reduction may be
effected and the surplus in the treas
ury reduced. He shows in plain fig
ures how great the accumulation of
surplus revenue has been in the past
three years and what distressing eff
fects continuation of such financial
system must have on the business in
terests of the country. He goes on
to show that fGir and easy reduction
of taxation in quarters where it Is
most needed viii in great measure
prevent the unnecessary boarding up
of money in the national treasury
while il will give relief to the people
in general. In this connection Cleve.
land puts the issue at hand in nut
shell when he says !: ''The simple and
plain duty which we owe the people is
to reduce taxation TO the necessary
expenses of an economical operation
of the government, and to restore to
the business of the country the money
which we hold in the treasury through
theperversion of governmental pow
ers." What can be more fair and at
tie same time more conservative.
The Republicans who see free-trade
embodied in the theories embraced in
Cleveland's message are simply pre-
verters of the truth for political ends.
But the masses of the people receive
the message well and appreciate the
Presidents deep concern for the vel
fare of the American people and their
industries.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15

100 REE PRSEtT and a.sA.ssars "a MPaEs las
RrS ScOft's Genuine Electric BELTS,
Brushes, &c. Lady agents wanted for Elec-
trio COrsets. Quick sales. Write at once for
terms. DR.. Scoot, 844 B'way. N. 7. 46-4t
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-12-15
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

TO THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that | have a positive remedy
for The above named disease. BY its
timely use thousands of hopeless
cases haYe been permanently cured.
| shall be glad TO send two bottles of
my remedy FREE to any of your readers
who have consumption if they will send
me their express aud post office address.
Respectfully,
7. A. SLOCUM, Nj. c.,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
A PRACTICAL HINT.

An excellent practice which
every farmer and gardener should
adopt, especially at this season is
always to keep all kinds of tools
used for working in the soil clean
and in order. Never put away a
tool or machinery at night, or soon.
er on the completion OF any task
without observing this rule. Never
allow any dirt to adhere to the pOr-
ton made of iron or steel, from q
garden trowel to a three. horse
pillow. Dirt causes rust, and rust
makes heavy work, and rust and
dirt both adhering to metallic sur.
face render the articles nearly
worthless. Tools left exposed to
the weather will be sure TO become
rusted by the first rain. Keep
every part bright and sharp. A
dull hoe consumes physical strength,
a bright and sharp one only is sat
isfactory. A garden hoe when in
use should have good cutting
edge given it on the grlndstone,
and in gravely soil much oftener.
To keep a dull hoe in order to make
it last longer, is saving a penny
and wasting a dollar in bodily
muscle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
KEEP SWINE OUT OF ORCHARDS.

DR.. A. G. Chase, of Levenworth
county, Kansas, who has all his
life been a close observer Of all
matters Immediately connected
with the rearing CT swine, is per-
suaded that it is bad policy to have
them pastured in orchards, and
says: "Fifteen years ago this was
taught and practiced by many, and
as a result / can show You some OF
the worst wrecks in what were
fine orchards. Last fall / saw the
boys digging out some large dead
trees at one have in mind, where
the trees were about twenty-five
years old. The father, while he
lived land the practice began with
him) was a very careful and en-
thusiastic hOrticulturist. For three
or four years the boys followed his
example, turning fifty to seventy
FIVE hogs in to keep the clover
down and pick up the windfalls.-
The hogs were probably lousy las
is very common here), and with
many trees the bark was rubbed
through to the wood. a few were
nearly girdIed by this rubbing. A
short time since asked an intelli-
gent German if he pastured hogs
IN his orchard of 1000 trees. NO,
sir; l would soon have no orchard,
if did, was his reply, and this
fairly represents the sentiment Of
our orchardists. "-Our Country
Home.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
Balm for Wounded Love.

JAMAICA, L. l., July John
Hoey, young man Of this village,
has just received a check for 5000
from Mr.. P. II. Cassidy, auditor Of
the New York, Woodhsven and
Rockaway Railroad, under some
what peculiar circumstances. Hoey
sent in bill for expenditures-ice-
cream, buggy rides, dinners, etc.,
during his courtship of Miss
Margaret Semars, an accomplished
young lady, who has just been
married to Mr.. Cassidy. Hoey in.
tended forbldding the marriage,
and talked OF a breach OF promise
suit against the young lady; but
being advised that he had no legal
claim upon her, he made out the
bill as above mentioned and sent it
to her on the day of her wedding.
AS soon as Mr.. Cassidy heard of
the matter be sent his check for
the amount, which Hoey has &C.
cepted as a slight balm for his lost
love, but says he would prefer the
girl.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
IT'S ALWAYS JOHN.

A woman woke her husband dur.
ing the storm the other night, and
said: "John, do wish you would
stop snoring, for l want to hear it
thunder"
First Kansas Woman didn't
see you down at the caucus last
night"
Second Kansas Woman-"No;
could not get away. John wasn't
feeling well, and ! had to clear off
the table and wash the dishes.'
Georgiana-"John Henry, wake
up There's some one in the house
Oh, what shall we dop
John Henry-"Hush- sh.h hear
him he's rummaging in the pantry
now. Keep perfe lily quiet, and he
may eat some of that pie you made
yesterday. Then we'll have himp
"John, | wish you would rock
the baby"
"What'Il l rock the baby for n
"Because he is not very WE'LL
And what's more, half of him be-
longs to you and you should not
object to rock him."
"Well, don't half belong to you J"
"Yes.p
"Well, you can rock your half
and let my half holler."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
HOW TO FEED HOGS.

Construct your troughs for feed
ing hogs, says the Lire Stock Regis
ter, OF Kansas City, so that each
hog cannot appropriate more than
a foot to himself. Have divisions
by means of small fenced yards so
arranged that at least three sizes
of pigs can slip under and be
divided into three grades and each
have q trough to eat from. Now,
by pouring the swill into the
troughs for the small pigs they will
crowd into their pens first and be
ont of the way OF the older ones,
safe, eating. Then take the second
grade, and they will be on an
equality and out of the way of the
still larger ones. In this manner a
feeder can regulate the feed and
grade his hogs IN eating, and man.
age a large number and have each
get a proper share OF food, and not
get hurt. Do not undertake to
raise your hogs on grass alone.
They need at least one ear of corn
per day to give them heart and to
neutralize the acid arising from
eating the grass. A full supply OF
ashes and salt should be kept in
reach all the time. Charcoal Is a
great neutralizer of acids. Burnt
cobs are good. Remember that
clover is full of acid, and a sour
stomach soon leads to disease. IAN
ounce of prevention is worth Q
pound of cure" in this case.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15

STANDARD TIxK.-Esst OF HUNTINGTON. ;ftl
meridian, or Eastern time; West Of Huntinetol
Doth meridian, or Central time, which H. ca ,
hour slower than Eastern tine.
No. l, daily, except sunday, Richmond TO
Clifton Forge; leaves clifton Forge daily, erctl
Saturday, arriye Cincinnati and Louisville dsily
eIe,ptsunday. Sleeping Cars from Clifton fors
Nos. 2 and s, daily, between Huntington and
clifton Forge. No. 2, daily except sunday ftcn
nehm md to Newport News Old Point ana Ne,-
folk.
Nos. Sandl, Solid Trains daily, with Puljptr
sleepingCars, between Washipg ton, Richnout
and Louisyillesnd Cincinnati. Do not stop ftI
local business.
NOS, daily, except Sunday, from Louisville
Cincinnati, and Lexington, arrives at Clifton
Forge daily, except Monday; leaves Clifson Forge
for Old Point daily, except Sunday. sleepin
Cars bunting en to Clifton r. rge.
CHARLorTEsvILLE AccoHhoDlTIox-No.
leave Richmond. except Sunday, 3:S5 p. N
arrive Charlottesville. ll;00P NJ
Trains No. connects with DIN Dominien
stesmsTs at Newport News, 7 90 p. M; on Mon
day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday srriyef
NewYork next afternoon.
ForRstes, Tickets. Baggage Cheeks, appiy &c
snyofice Of. o.R'y;or Depot or TieketOiret
ofconnecting linesi
@ W SMITH, H.w.gt. Full
Gen'l Manager. Gent. Pass
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.

That salt should be eaten with
nuts to aid digestion.
That milk which stands too long
makes bitter butter.
That rusty flatirOns should be
rubbed over with beeswax and
lard.
That it rests YOU in sewing to
change positions frequently.
That strong hot lemonade taken
at bedtime will break bad cold.
That tough beef is made tender
by laying a few minutes In vinegar
water.
That a little soda will relieve
sick headache caused by indiges-
ton.
That a strong cup OF coffee will
remove the odor of onions from
the breath.
That a cup of hot water drunk
before meals will prevent nausea
and dyspepsia.
That well ventilated bedrooms
will prevent morning headaches
and lassitude.
That one in a faint should be
laid on the fat of his back; then
loosen his clothes and let him
alone.
That consumptive night sweats
may be arrested by sponging the
body nightly in salt water.
That fever patient may be made
cool and comfortable by frequently
sponging off with soda water.
That to beat eggs quickly, add a
pinch of salt. Salt cooIs, and cold
eggs troth rapidly.
That the hair may be kept from
falling out after sickness by fire.
quent application to the scalp Of
sage tea.
That you can take ont spots from
wash goods by rubbing them with
the yelk of eggs before washing.
That white spots upon vanished
furniture will disappear if you hold
a hot plate over them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
FARM and HOUSEHOLD.
PROTECTING ANIMALS FROM FLIES.

At this season OF the year tine
annoyance caused to animals by
flies and mosquitoes often amou nts
to positive agony, and at all times,
in what is called good corn weather,
it is sufficient to prevent the stock
eating enough to keep them in
good condition. The animals will
stand in the water or pass the
greater part OF the day in the
shade rather than expose them
selves to the sunshine, going out
to eat only when driven by hunger.
They quickly lose flesh, the flowing
milk shrinks, and q loss incurred
that cannot be easily made good
again. At all times a good feed OF
grain is beneficial to stock, bnt 1t
is especially so when flies are very
annoying, since it will do much to
prevent shrinkage of flesh ard
milk. Horses and mich cows may
be protected, in a great measure at
least, by wiping them all over with
a sponge dipped in soap suds in
which q little carbolic acid has
been mixed. Bulls confined in
stables often suffer enough from
the attacks of flies to drive them
halt mad, and there is no doubt
that the continued fretting caused
in this way develops a savage dis
position. The most satisfactory
results have followed from spong'
ing, with soap suds and carbolic
acid mixed, a Jersey bull confined
in q stall.-Chicd0O Tribune.